Upcoming Events, Meatless Monday Recipe, Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings
Welcome to Molly B's Bakery!
Check out the sections below including upcoming events, the recipe for my white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and my ponderings and ramblings.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 12th, 2026: Art in the Park
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: Autumn Market at Gather
Saturday, October 24th, 2026: Sage Spade Spooky Saturday Night Market
Halloween Market | Arvada Fall Artisan Market
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at our Spooky Saturday Market on Saturday, October 24, from 5:00–8:00 PM in Arvada, Colorado! This family-friendly Halloween event brings together local vendors, festive entertainment, and spooky surprises for one unforgettable night of fall festivities.
Come dressed in your best costume and join our Costume Contests for a chance to win scary-good prizes! Brave our Haunted House, enjoy candy and Halloween treats, browse our spooky-themed vendors, and experience ghoulish fun for the whole family. Whether you're planning a family outing, a Halloween date night, or simply looking for fun things to do near Denver, there's something for everyone.
Event Highlights:
🎃 Costume Contests - Winners will be rewarded with frightfully fantastic prizes!
Adult Costume Contest - Hosted by Sage Spade
Kid’s Costume Contest - Hosted by Power Cone
Dog & Cat Costume Contest - Hosted by Pet Wants
👻 Haunted House (Kid Friendly)
🍬 Candy & Halloween Treats
🛍️ Spooky Vendors & Seasonal Fall-Finds
Gather your family and friends for one of Arvada's favorite Halloween events, support local small businesses, and make magical memories at the Spooky Saturday Market!
📍 Location: Sage Spade – 8295 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002📅 When: 5pm - 8pm - October 24🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public
Saturday, November 28th, 2026: Yule Night Market
Holiday Market | Arvada Christmas Artisan Market
Kick off the holiday season at the Yule Night Market on Saturday, November 28, from 5:00–8:00 PM in Arvada, Colorado! Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a magical evening filled with local shopping, festive activities, and holiday cheer for the whole family.
Explore a curated collection of local vendors, makers, and small businesses offering unique gifts, holiday decor, festive treats, and cozy drinks. Join us for our Tree lighting ceremony, visit with Santa, and enjoy unforgettable holiday fun for the whole family!
Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift or looking for a festive night out near Denver, our Yule Night Market is the perfect place to celebrate!
Event Highlights:
🎁 Unique Gifts from Local Vendors & Makers
🎅 Visits with Santa
✨ Tree Lighting Ceremony & Twinkling Holiday Lights
☕ Cozy Drinks & Seasonal Treats
Join in the festive-fun and holiday cheer at our Yule Night Market, Arvada’s favorite Small Business Saturday tradition!
📍 Location: Sage Spade – 8295 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002📅 When: 5pm - 8pm - November 28🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public
Meatless Monday Recipe
Vegan White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Ingredients
-1/2 cup vegan butter softened(I prefer Natural Grocers brand but any vegan butter is fine)
-1/4 cup packed organic light brown sugar(if sugar is not organic it isn't vegan..it is purified through charred animal bones...interesting, right?)
-1/2 cup organic granulated sugar(if sugar is not organic it isn't vegan..it is purified through charred animal bones...interesting, right?)
-1/2 cup sourdough discard or flax egg(1 tablespoon ground flax+3 tablespoons water let sit for 10 minutes) or 3 tablespoons Just Egg
-1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened plain applesauce
-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-2 teaspoons cornstarch
-1/4 teaspoon salt(I add another 1/8 teaspoon because I like them a little saltier)
-1/2 cup vegan white chocolate chips plus a little more for sprinkling on top of each cookie before baking
-1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (roasted will give you more crunch and raw will give you more chew)
***You can add 1 ounce of freeze dried strawberries when you add the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts to add a fun summer flavor.
Directions
-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie sheet or two with parchment paper or lightly grease.
-In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt.
-In a large bowl using a handheld mixer (or stand mixer with the paddle attachment), cream together the butter and sugars until creamy and smooth.
-Beat in the sourdough starter or egg replacement, applesauce, and vanilla until fluffy and combined.
-Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture. Turn the mixer on low speed and mix until just combined.
-Mix in the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts until well incorporated. (If you are adding freeze dried strawberries add them now.
-Using a cookie scoop or spoon, roll into balls (about 2 tablespoons each), flatten slightly smoothing edges, and place on the prepared pans. If possible, refrigerate the balls on the pan for 30 minutes before baking.
-Stick a few white chocolate chips on each cookie.
-Bake for 9-11 minutes until they are just barely golden on the edges. Do not over bake.
-Let them cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack. They will firm up as they cool.
Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings
My heart is filled with love and gratitude for all the folks that came out to support us at the Strawberry Stroll. I got to share my passion for sourdough bread, inventing new recipes and vegan baking with so many community members. I also heard your stories about failed sourdough starters, longings for gluten free sourdough bread, and a curiosity about vegan baking and how you make that magic happen without eggs!
I so enjoyed debuting my version of a chocolate covered strawberry and that was my first item to sell out. My friends call it "Stranger Things"...my husband calls it "Monster Ball"...but everyone agrees it was downright delicious. The best part was it was my recipe entirely from my imagination so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving it a try!
As we enter Palisade Peach season I hope to have a peach offering on the menu for a week or two depending on how many cases of Palisade Peaches I can get my hands on! Watch my Facebook and Instagram for current information on those items!
I also feel like the absolute luckiest woman in the world to have my husband Mike showing up for me in such big ways!
What’s Coming Next on the Blog
Watch for a new blog post to arrive every Monday! I plan to post a new recipe each week as well as any upcoming events you can find us at.
Closing / Call to Action
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined!
With Love and Gratitude,
Molly B
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